The NFLR lab consists of three floors in a separate building located at  “7, CLC Works Road, Chrompet, Chennai”.  Approximately 2000 sq. ft. of laboratory space (for Cell laboratory), with state- of-the-art facility in scientific supplies and equipment in the 3^rd floor is available for basic research. We currently have the laboratory focusing on stem cell research and regenerative medicine to treat liver diseases. Apart from that we have a sophisticated animal lab with an animal operation theatre and individual units for various animal experiments on the first floor. The labs have separate air handling units and are designed as per international standards. The vision of the lab is to replace liver transplant with a fully functional 3D organotypic liver.

Our Scientists recent visit at C.U.B. Erasme Hospital, Belgium…

Prof. Dr. Thierry Gustot is currently the Clinical Director of the Liver Transplant Unit at the C.U.B. Erasme Hospital and Senior Lecturer at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium. His research focusses on Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure, infectious complications of cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, critical illness in cirrhosis and inflammation associated with advanced liver diseases.

Professor Thierry Gustot, who is already working on a project with Prof. Mohamed Rela, is deeply enthusiastic about the knowledge transfer program and recognizes its potential to enhance scientific understanding and research outcomes. In pursuit of this goal, he took the proactive step of inviting our scientists, Dr. Subathra Radhakrishnan and Dr. Catherine Ann Martin, from the renowned Institute. This invitation was extended to facilitate a scientific interaction session, which served as an invaluable platform for discussing collaborative possibilities.

During the interaction session, participants likely engaged in in-depth discussions about their respective areas of expertise, ongoing research projects, and shared interests. The environment fostered an atmosphere of open communication, encouraging the exchange of innovative ideas and methodologies. The potential for joint research endeavors, collaborative projects, and knowledge sharing was undoubtedly explored, with both parties recognizing the mutual benefits of such partnerships.

NFLR is thrilled to announce the successful completion of our Scientists (Dr. Subathra Radhakrishnan and Dr. Catherine Ann Martin) postdoctoral training program in tissue engineering at the Institute of European Membranes, University of Montpellier, under the esteemed mentorship of Professor Mikhael Bechalany. Throughout this enriching period, our scientists consistently exhibited unwavering dedication and a high level of expertise across diverse facets of tissue engineering. Notably, they gained proficiency in pivotal techniques including electrospinning, 3D bio printing, and the characterization of biomaterials.

200 Students attend poster exhibitions:-

Chennai: The Science Park, a monthly magazine, organized a poster exhibition which was inaugurated by Lena Tamilvanan in Chennai on Saturday. Around 200 students from three private schools in the city took part in the event. Scientist Subathra Radhakrishnan shed light on vast research possibilities in stem cells and also spoke about artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, harnessing waste energy, hydrogen fuel, and various other exciting opportunities.

We’re excited to share that our scientists authored two chapters of the book “Biogenic—Abiogenic Interactions in Natural and Anthropogenic Systems 2022.” You can find the book with the ISBN 978-3-031-40470-2 (eBook). One chapter talks about “Ectopic Mineralization After Liver Transplantation: How It Happens, Risks, and How to Manage it – A Review.” The other one gives a detailed picture about “Crosslinking Mechanisms in Designing Scaffolds for Biomedical Uses: A Review.”

You can check out the book through this link: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-40470-2.